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Joe Rexrode and Jason Wolf explain how this loss to the Rams makes the Titans' NFL playoff push that much harder. Autumn Allison|USA TODAY NETWORK-Tennessee
Titans coach Mike Mularkey stepped into the postgame locker room on a disappointing Christmas Eve and delivered a simple, uplifting message to his downtrodden team, losers of three consecutive games.
Win next week at home against the Jaguars, and they’re in the playoffs.
“It’s coming down to the last game,” Mularkey said. “That’s not a bad thing.”
The Titans (8-7) can clinch their second consecutive winning season and first playoff berth since 2008 by defeating the newly crowned AFC South champion Jaguars (10-5) on New Year’s Eve at Nissan Stadium. They could even get back into the playoffs on a four-game losing streak, should the Chargers and Bills both lose next week, as well. The Chargers (8-7) host the Raiders (6-8). The Bills (8-7) visit the Dolphins (6-9). The Titans have the tiebreaker over the Chargers and Bills based on conference record.
All three games will kick off at 3:25 p.m. Central Time, the NFL announced. There will be no Sunday night game.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) walks off the field after the team's, 27-23 loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) watches the closing minutes of the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey walks off the field after the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) and center Ben Jones (60) walk off the field after the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) leaves the field after the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Jayon Brown (55) and wide receiver Corey Davis (84) walk off the field after the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) leaves the field after the team's loss at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) talk after the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) watches the closing minutes of the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) slaps hands with fans after the team's loss to the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) signs a jersey for Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) during an exchange after the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Titans linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) signs a jersey for Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) during an exchange after the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Former USC players Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) and Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) exchange jerseys after the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) scores in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams linebacker Robert Quinn (94) grabs onro Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
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Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) tries to get past Rams linebacker Cory Littleton (58) in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for yardage in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Rams linebacker Robert Quinn (94) gets a hand on Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) arm as he prepares to pass in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) just misses a catch defended by Rams cornerback Troy Hill (32) in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) can't make the catch on a pass interference call against Titans cornerback Brice McCain (23) during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) pressures Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) in the end zone during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is pushed out of bounds as he scrambles during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws on the run during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates a first down during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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A Rams fan celebrates in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) is helped off of the field after an injury during the second half against the Rams at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
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Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) defends himself against Rams cornerback Troy Hill (32) during the second half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) hands off to Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) prepares to stiff arm Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn. The Rams beat the Titans 27-23.
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Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) makes a catch in the end zone in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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A Titans fan yells for his team during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) reaches for a touchdown during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) congratulates running back DeMarco Murray (29) on his touchdown during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) scores in the third quarter at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) presses Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) breaks up a pass intended for Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates breaking up a pass during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) makes a catch during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) kicks a field goal on a hold by punter Brett Kern (6) during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) pulls away from Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) for a first-down catch during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams linebacker Cory Littleton (58) tries to tackle Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) while Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) assists in the third quarter at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Malcolm Brown (34) is tackled by Titans linebacker Avery Williamson (54) in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) is congratulated on his point-after kick during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins (12) is celebrates with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) after catching a three yard pass for a touchdown at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins (12) is congratulated by Rams center Austin Blythe (66) after catching a three yard pass for a touchdown at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) forces Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) out of bounds just before a touchdown during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins (12) pulls in a touchdown catch during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins (12) scores on a touchdown catch during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Rams celebrate their touchdown during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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A Titans fan is decked out for Christmas during the second half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) gets a first down on a catch during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) misses a field goal during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey watches the team during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) picks up his own fumble during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) tries to pick up a quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) fumble which after a scramble was recovered by Mariota during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates his second field goal during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) runs in a touchdown past Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
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Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) scores past Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) on an 80-yard touchdown in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) is congratulated by quarterback Jared Goff (16) after an 80-yard touchdown at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) runs in a touchdown against the Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) sits on the sidelines during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is tackled by Rams cornerback Troy Hill (32) during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
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Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is tackled by Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) during the first half at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017.
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Titans cornerback Tye Smith (33) stops Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) fumbles in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams players console kicker Sam Ficken (5) after his missed field goal during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) scrambles along the sideline for a first down during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) pulls in a catch and is stopped by Rams cornerback Troy Hill (32) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) scoops up the fumble by Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and scores a touchdown as linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) celebrates during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) scoops up the fumble by Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and scores a touchdown during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and forces the fumble during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (99) sacks Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and forces the fumble during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Wesley Woodyard (59) celebrates his touchdown with linebacker Jayon Brown (55) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) hands off to running back Derrick Henry (22) in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) is tackled in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) reaches for the goal line, but was short, in the first quarter. Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) celebrates his field goal with punter Brett Kern (6) during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) is wrapp3ed up by Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) in the second quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) can't quite hang onto a potential interception in the end zone during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) sits on the field after being sacked during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Eric Decker (87) gets a first down to set up a first-and-goal during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) is sacked to put the team at a second-and-11 during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) is stopped after a catch during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (81) reaches for extra yardage as Rams safety John Johnson III (43) tackles in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) kicks a field goal in the first quarter Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) congratulates Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans cornerback Demontre Hurst (30) heads to the end zone for the Rams first touchdown at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) congratulates Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) after he scored a touchdown in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams linebacker Cory Littleton (58) pulls down an interception by Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans cornerback Curtis Riley (35) gets a hand on a pass on the Rams' fake punt during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) leaps over Titans cornerback Brice McCain (23) during the first half at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) leaps over Titans cornerback Brice McCain (23) in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws early in the first half against the Titans at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans head coach Mike Mularkey walks the sidelines during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (10) is tackled inn the first quarter in Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins (12) is tackled Titans cornerback Tye Smith (33) and safety Kevin Byard (31) in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) pulls down a first-down catch during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Lee Greenwood sings the National Anthem before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Titans listen to the National Anthem before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) runs for yardage as Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) moves in for a tackle in the first quarter at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Titans enter the field at Nissan Stadiium on Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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A fan cheers the Titans before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) warms up before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans offiensive coordinator Terry Robiskie watches the team before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans center Ben Jones (60) and center Brian Schwenke (62) take the field at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie and general manager Jon Robinson meet on the field before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Erik Walden (93) warms up before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) warms up before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Titans quarterbacks huddle before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) warms up before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) warms up before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) warms up before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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The Titans huddle before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans safety Da'Norris Searcy (21) wamrs up before the game at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) makes a one-handed catch during warmups at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans defensive backs huddle during warmups at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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T-Rac in a Santa Suit before Titans and Rams game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday December 24, 2017.
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Dylan Stevens from Kathryn, ND, wears ornaments on his beard at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday December 24, 2017.
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Titans place kicker Ryan Succop (4) signs autographs for fans before the game against the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) makes a catch during warmups at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans safety Da'Norris Searcy (21) warms up before the game against the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor (13) warms up before the game against the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson (25) heads off the field after warmups at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) signs autographs before the game against the Rams at Nissan Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Kris, Kannon, Turner, Drew and Kara Blalock from Franklin, Tenn, pose on an oversized chair before the game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday December 24, 2017.
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Nathan Valliere from Toronto, Canada, plays Jenga before Titans and Rams game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday December 24, 2017.
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Hayden Armstrong age 5 from Madisonville, TN stays warm before the Titans vs Rams game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday December 24, 2017.
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T-Rac poses with Brody Prosise and Ethan jacks from Knoxville, TN, on at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday December 24, 2017.
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Michael Valliere from Toronto, Canada before the Titans and Rams game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn, on Sunday December 24, 2017.
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Tennessee will be on the road during wild card weekend, should it qualify for the postseason.
The Titans may have a strong chance of sweeping the Jaguars, who are likely to secure the third seed in the playoffs, particularly if Jacksonville rests some of its starters.
“That’s all you could ever ask, you just want a chance,” Marcus Mariota said. “You just want an opportunity. We let one slip away. We let kind of three in a row slip away. But, all you can really ask for is an opportunity. I look forward to getting back to work and doing our best to hopefully get this one.”
A victory could set up a back-to-back situation, where the Titans visit the Jags in the first round of the playoffs.
The Titans also could leap to the fifth seed with a victory, should the Ravens lose to the Bengals. Such a scenario would send the Titans to face the AFC West-champion Chiefs in a wild card game in Kansas City.
The Titans will miss the playoffs with a loss to the Jaguars and a victory by either the Chargers or Bills.
“Let’s see what happens,” Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan said. “We’re still in a position where we can get in, and once you get in, anything can happen.”
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